By Samantha Bache

Skateboarding has always been about freedom, creativity, and self-expression but this year, more girls than ever are stepping on a board for the first time. From skateparks filled with female skaters to social feeds dominated by girls landing tricks, women’s skateboarding is no longer a niche—it’s a movement.

So why are more girls starting skateboarding this year? Here’s what’s driving the shift and why it matters.

1. Female Skateboarders Are More Visible Than Ever

One of the biggest reasons more girls are starting skateboarding is representation. Female skateboarders are finally getting the visibility they deserve, on social media, in competitions, and in the media.

From professional women skateboarders competing on the world stage to everyday girls sharing their progress online, seeing someone who looks like you skate makes starting feel possible.

2. Social Media Is Making Skateboarding More Accessible

Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube have changed how girls learn skateboarding. You no longer need a local crew or skate mentor to start, you can learn from women skaters around the world.

Short trick tutorials, honest progression videos, and “first day skating” clips show the reality: falling, learning, and getting back up. That honesty helps break the myth that skateboarding is only for a certain type of person.

3. The Skateboarding Community Is Becoming More Inclusive

While skateboarding hasn’t always felt welcoming to women, that culture is shifting. Girl-led skate crews, women-only skate sessions, and inclusive skate events are creating safer, more supportive spaces.

Many girls are starting skateboarding because they finally feel like they belong—whether that’s at a local skatepark or through an online community.

4. Skateboarding Is Being Recognised as Empowering for Girls

More girls are turning to skateboarding not just as a sport, but as a way to build confidence, resilience, and independence.

Skateboarding teaches:

How to handle failure
How to trust your body
How to take up space unapologetically

For many girls, skateboarding becomes a form of self-care and mental health support, not just a hobby.

5. Brands and Media Are Finally Supporting Girls Who Skate

This year, more skate brands are creating gear, shoes, and content with women in mind, not as an afterthought. Media platforms like Girl Skate Mag are also helping amplify women’s voices and stories within skateboarding.

When girls see skateboarding spaces designed for them, starting feels less intimidating and more exciting.

6. A New Generation Is Redefining What a “Skater” Looks Like

Today’s girls aren’t waiting for permission to skate. They’re redefining skate style, progression, and what success looks like, whether that’s landing their first ollie or simply showing up consistently.

There’s less pressure to be perfect and more focus on joy, creativity, and personal growth. That mindset shift is encouraging more girls to start skateboarding without fear of judgment.

Why This Matters for the Future of Skateboarding

More girls starting skateboarding means:

Stronger, more diverse skate communities
A healthier skate culture overall
More opportunities for future female skateboarders

Skateboarding grows when more voices, styles, and experiences are welcomed and this year proves that girls are shaping the future of skateboarding in powerful ways.

Thinking of Starting Skateboarding This Year?

You’re not late. You’re right on time.

Whether you’re picking up a board for the first time or coming back after a break, you belong in skateboarding and the community is bigger, louder, and more supportive than ever.

Why More Girls Are Starting Skateboarding This Year